A Cape Coral man charged in the murder of another was in court Tuesday.

Police arrested 27-year-old Ryan Doyon on second-degree murder charges. The arrest is the first homicide arrest made in 2017 by CCPD.

The judge refused to set a bond at Doyon's first appearance hearing.

"I believe the facts show that he's a great danger to the community," said the prosecutor.

They said it's clear that Doyon was not acting in self-defense as he has claimed.

"The one neighbor who gave a statement saw the victim knocking on the door and then just moments after, the defendant running after the victim for a great length of time shooting at his back," the prosecutor said.

When they arrived, police said they found the victim, a white male, lying in the grass and bleeding near the driveway. He had two gunshot wounds to his back and was taken to the Cape Coral Hospital where he died at 10:02 a.m.

Witnesses also stated they saw the victim with a backpack knock on the door and a few moments later, saw Doyon chasing the victim and shooting as he ran away. They said the victim fell three separate times as he ran north on SE 19th place toward Cornwallis Pkwy. Witnesses said they heard six to 10 shots fired; they did not see the victim with a gun or see the victim return fire.

Doyon's father told police there was a burglary and his son shot the man that was lying in the grass.

Doyon's attorney said the other man went into Doyon's home armed with a gun.

"Mr. Doyon is the victim of a home invasion. Accordingly, he does have the right to act in self-defense. There was a pistol found in close proximity to the scene."

Doyon told police he woke up to a gun being pointed at his head, with the man demanding keys to Doyon's safe. While he was opening it, Doyon says he grabbed his M-4 assault rifle and started shooting inside the home.

Doyon admitted to chasing and shooting at the victim while outside, firing at least 10 times. Doyon said the intruder took his wallet and $100 cash. He also stated the victim walked into his home through the open back doors and ran out the front door, which was locked, as Doyon chased him out.

The state attorney said the evidence doesn't back up that story.

"The defendant's statement was that he began shooting this man inside his home. There were no casings found."

Police did find 13 shell casings in the grass and street. Officers on scene first said the victim had a cell phone in his hand, and lying on the ground nearby was a Ruger .380.

Police said they also searched the victim. In his backpack, they found clothes and a small screwdriver. In his pockets, a pack of cigarettes, but nothing from Doyon's house or Doyon's wallet or his cash.

Police interviewed Doyon's roommate who told them he woke up to the sound of gunshots or loud bangs outside the home. He said when he walked out of his bedroom, he saw Doyon run in holding his assault rifle and told him some guy tried breaking into the home and he shot him.

The roommate then told police Doyon handed him the rifle and told him to watch the door. His roommate said Doyon then came out of his room with another handgun.

CCPD identified the victim using his fingerprints. They are not releasing the victim's name until next of kin has been notified. They also are still investigating a motive.

Doyon is facing a second-degree murder charge and is being held at the Lee County Jail without bond. His next court date is set for June 19.

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